Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas
Which of the following is stated in the Rules of the Road regarding precautions when driving on snowy roads?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Reduce speed sufficiently, maintain sufficient following distance, and drive along fresh snow as much as possible.
- B.Reduce speed sufficiently, maintain sufficient following distance, and drive along existing tire tracks as much as possible.✓
- C.Speed can be normal, but maintain sufficient following distance and drive along existing tire tracks as much as possible.
- D.Reduce speed sufficiently, following distance can be normal, and drive along existing tire tracks as much as possible.
Answer: B: Reduce speed sufficiently, maintain sufficient following distance, and drive along existing tire tracks as much as possible.
Explanation
The Rules of the Road states: "Reduce your speed sufficiently, maintain sufficient following distance, and drive" and "Try to drive along tire tracks as much as possible." The correct response is to pay attention to both speed and following distance, and to drive along existing tire tracks.
Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions
Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第４節 悪天候など) · ２ 雪道などの運転（２）（３）
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